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Patent GB-189708280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro Medical Apparatus and Brushes for Use therewith.
Inventor: KLEIN CHARLES
Filed: 1897-03-31
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 8280. Klein, C. March 31. Electric brushes.-A brush is made, as shown in section in Fig. 2, with wires 4 carried by a sheet of indiarubber or other flexible material 1, so as to make contact with a plate 5, held by an adjusting-screw w against projections u on a metal backing t. This plate, and a contact-piece 7 for the hand, are connected with the terminals of an induction coil. The coil has a movable case to the core, which is connected with a pointer placed over a graduated scale, and also with a cam-rod to drop a switch closing the primary circuit, when the case is moved.
Patent GB-189712015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Aerial Wire Railways.
Inventor: BEERE GERALD BUTLER
Filed: 1897-05-14
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 12,015. Beere, G. B., and MacDonnell, D. G. Nov. 11, A.D. 1896, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. R o p e railways and tramways.--Tbe sheaves for aÙrial rope ways are of skeleton form so that the clips G carrying the buckets can readily pass round corners and the line may alter its direction and elevation. Fig. 3 shows a plan of a vertical roller which is built of two end plates A with arms connected by rods carrying friction rollers D and mounted on an axle C.
Patent GB-189712937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Button-holes of Starched Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: GISSING GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 12,937. Gissing, G. J. May 25. Drawings to Specification. Collars, cuffs, &c.-In starched wearing-apparel, such as collars, cuffs, and the like, the lining is cut away at the buttonhole parts and replaced by a filling of flannel or similar material which is not stiffened by starch.
Patent GB-189717428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hames for the Collars of Horses and other Animals.
Filed: 1897-07-24
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 17,428. Parkes & Gnosill and Parkes, J. July 24. Collars, neck, hame for. The hames are made of sheet metal, preferably steel, of U section, as shown at A. The opening of the U is at the forward or inner edge of the hame. The loop for the top strap and the eyes b for the trace hooks and rein rings may be fixed by brazing or riveting. The base of the eye b may form a plate a, c overlapping the hame as shown.
Patent GB-189722486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Inventor: THOM CHARLES MITCHEL
Filed: 1897-10-01
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 22,486. Thom, C. M. Oct. 1. Handle-bars; brakes.-Relates to bicycles, tricycles, &c., whereby a rider may sit more upright than is possible by the use of the ordinary handlebars. A cross-bar B is fixed similarly to the ordinary handle-bar, and a U-shaped frame C is attached to it by means of the bent ends D, D<1> and thumb-screws E. Ribs may be provided upon the cross-bar to prevent lateral displacement of the frame. A bracket G has pivoted to it at its upper end a bell-crank lever K to one end of which is attached the brake plunger N and to the other end the brake-operating rod L which passes centrally along the frame C and slides within a casing M attached to the frame. The back end of the rod L carries a handle V, to which is attached a toothed plate T adapted to engage with a tooth fixed to the casing M. By manipulating the handle V the brake can be operated and the toothed plate caused to engage with the fixed tooth, so that the brake may be fixed in its ' on' position or in any required position. Suitable handles P may be mounted upon the frame C.
Patent GB-189726667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of and Apparatus for Printing or Colouring Yarn and similar Material.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 26,667. Newton, P. A., [Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Co.]. Nov. 15. Printing yarns.-Relates to machines for printing yarns by means of a colour roller mounted within a travelling carriage. The colour roller C is mounted in a colour trough D removably fitted within a plate 14 hinged to the travelling carriage B, which travels upon rails 10. A spring 16 tends to raise the trough D as far as an adjustable nut 1 permits. The rubbers d, d<1> are adjustably secured to brackets 17 pivoted upon shafts 18, which are fitted between arms 19 on the carriage. Springs 20, secured to brackets 17, bear against slotted levers 21, mounted loosely upon shafts 18. The levers 21 are actuated by means of arms 24, 26, secured to rock shafts 25 and connected by links 27 and pivoted levers e to sliding rods 28, which carry antifriction rollers engaging with guide-bars f, g fixed to the rails 10. There are two sets of guidebars, one at each end of the machine, and one bar f of each set serves to raise the rubbers, while the others lower the rubbers into their inoperative positions. When the rubbers are required to be inoperative, the bars f, which arc pivoted to the framing, are thrown out of action by means of a treadle connected to the bar by a spring-controlled arrangement of levers. The width and position of each rubber, relatively to the colour wheel, are such that the rubber overlaps more than one half of the stripe which is being printed and of the stripe printed during the preceding printing operation.
Patent GB-189810234-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Steam Spraying the Face or Head of a Person for Improving the Complexion, also if with Antiseptics or Medical Properties for Curing Facial and like Diseases or Complaints.
Inventor: PITTROHF CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61M11/04
Filed: 1898-05-04
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,234. Pittrohf, C., [Muhla Bros.]. May 4. Face and features, improving appearance of.- Relates to an apparatus for steam-spraying the face, head, or part of the body for improving the complexion or for treating facial and head diseases. A water vessel B, heated by a lamp I, discharges - steam through a pipe D, cock C, and nozzle F into a glass bell E, which may be made to fit over the head. The bell drains through holes G into vessels H. The nozzle F may have a rose with fine holes, or may be provided with a cap of muslin or fine-mesbed fabric. Medicaments or perfumes may be mixed with the water in the vessel B.
Patent GB-189813573-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Acetylene Gas-lamp.
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,573. Soc. Chaussard et Cie. and Vignes, C. E. Nov. 22, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Acetylene lamps. From the lid i of the generator depends a cylinder h which is connected at its lower end by bayonet fastenings to a flange g on the perforated cylinder b carrying the carbide container a. This container is provided with a knife-edge grid d and a cover e, and the generator k is formed with an enlargement l. Olivesized pieces of calcium carbide are arranged in layers in the container a, and each layer is sprinkled over with saccharose crystals or waste, saccharose being also dissolved in the water with which the generator is charged. The saccharose moderates the action of the water on the carbide, and facilitates the passage of the products through the grid d. By providing the container a with a lid e the increase in volume which occurs upon the decomposition of the calcium carbide serves to force the products through the grid. The acetylene generated passes into a bell float m, and thence traverses a flexible pipe o and a gauze-filled chamber p to the burner q, the gauze freeing the gas from solid particles and preventing the flame from lighting back. The flexible tube o is of sufficiently large diameter to prevent the-formation therein of water films, and its lower end is formed with sloping edges to promote the simultaneous passage in opposite directions of the gas and the water of condensation. The bell float m is guided in its movement by pins working in vertical slots, and one of these pins strikes two blades giving out different musical notes, thereby indicating whether the bell is ascending or descending.
Patent GB-189813697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Filter Beds for Filtering Sewage Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: WYNNE-ROBERTS ROBERT OWEN
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,697. Wynne-Roberts, R. O. June 20. Sewage &c. filters, regulating supply to and discharge from.-Consists of means for automatically controlling the periods of filling, discharge, &c. of a series of filter beds. The filter beds are arranged round a metal receiving- chamber D, which the filtered water enters by pipes A controlled by normally-closed valves B. Mounted in the chamber D is a shaft G, which, each time the tilting-vessel F is operated, is turned through such an angle that the cam I on the shaft G opens one of the valves B. Each of the pipes A is connected by a tube a with a small tank a' containing a float-controlled valve b. As filtered water flows from the filter bed in action the level in the corresponding tube a rises until the valve b is opened, allowing water to flow into the tilting-vessel F, so that the shaft G is turned, opening the valve B and allowing the filtered water to enter the chamber D. The trough H is at the same time moved so as turn the supply of impure water &c. into another filter bed, which is in its turn discharged in a manner similar to that described above. In a modification, the tipping-vessel F is replaced by a hydraulic cylinder to which pressure water is admitted by the rising of the floats in the tanks a<2>. The tube a may enter the tank a<2> by a down-turned bend, thus forming a siphon which empties the tank while the filter bed is emptying. In another modification, of which 6 illustrates a partial development, the distributing- trough H is stationary. The outlets from it to the filters are controlled by sluice valves i<1>, i<2>, &c. secured to hydraulic cylinders L<1> &c. which slide on fixed pistons connected with the pressure supply. The filtered water discharge valves 1, 2, &c., which take the place of the valves B, consist of a cone m<2>, disc m<1>, and cylinder m sliding on a fixed piston. The valves 1<a>, 2<a>, &c., which are normally cut off from the main, are in connection with a supplementary filter bed. Valves for the same purpose, not shown in Fig. 1, are described in connection with the first and second modifications. As before, the filtered water level rises in, say, the pipe k<1>, until the float l<1> is raised, turning, by means of its chain, the cocks r<1>, o<1>, the exhaust valve o' into its closed position, and r<1> to allow water to exhaust from the cylinder L', so closing the valve i<1>. At the same time a detent u connected with the next filter is released, allowing the float l<2> to fall and turn the cocks r<2>, o<2>, r<2> to open the valve i<2> and admit the pressure to the pipe s<2>, thus opening the discharge valve of the filter to which it is connected, and o<2> to allow water to exhaust from the cylinder m of the valve 2, which is thus closed, and the series of operations above described is recommenced.
Patent GB-189813784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Adjustable Handle Bars for Velocipedes and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MONEY JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,784. Money, J., and C l a r k, W. June 21. Handle-bars, folding. The handle-bar is made in two parts B, B', each of which carries a socket B<2> on its inner end to fit on a stud A<1> carried by a cross-piece on the stem A. A clip C of the form shown in Fig. 3 embraces the sockets, and when tightened by a bolt D serves to lock the handlebars in any required angular position. The sockets may be split to cause them to grip the studs. In order to ensure equal adjustment, the bars B, B' may be fitted with toothed segments which gear together.
Patent GB-189814063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Articulators and Bite Frames applicable in Mechanical Dentistry for the purpose of Setting up Models of the Mouth in their Relative and Correct Position.
Inventor: STRINGFIELD WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 14,063. Stringfield, W., and Stringfield, A. L. June 25. Casting.-For the purpose of obtaining a metal reproduction of one of the plaster models used in mechanical dentistry, without the foot - piece, the model is moulded in sand, and, after it has been withdrawn from the mould, a piece of iron or other material having the shape of the foot is inserted. This is fixed in the sand by means of a wire provided at one end with an anchoring-piece E.
Patent GB-189821945-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Sorting or Separating Coins Counters, Balls, and similar Articles of a Circular, Spherical or practically Spherical Shape.
Inventor: BUSCH CHARLES
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,945. Busch, C. Oct. 18. Coins and the like, separating.-The longitudinally and transversely inclined channel b, down which the coins are rolled, and one side of which is formed with a series of slots e increasing in size towards the lower end, is provided with a bottom c of curved section, so that each coin is kept at a constant inclination as it runs down the channel, but is yet quite free to fall through the slot e corresponding to its diameter. The coins fall into two sets of compartments 1, 2, alternate slots e being fitted with shoots k<3>, which direct the coins falling through them into the compartments 2.
Patent GB-189823040-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Imparting a Helical Twist to Metal Wire or Laths.
Inventor: GIUSSANI GIOVANNI
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1899-11-02
Abstract: 230,40. Giussani, G., Crisp, S. S., and Grice, H. Nov. 2. Bending; wire.-Metal wire or lath in a continuous length is helically twisted and afterwards cut into lengths and woven to form a net or sheet for use in the fireproof construction of walls, floors, partitions, &c. A machine for effecting the twisting comprises a winding-off drum B, a twisting-cradle J, and a storage drum 0, in a cradle S. The cradle S is driven by a pulley e, and drives the cradle J through gearing g<3>, g<1>, g, g'. The cradle J drives feed-rollers C through gearing E, D, D<1>. The storage drum O is driven by a belt P from a pulley Q, the spindle of which has a bevel-wheel R engaging a dead wheel R<1> on a fixed hollow spindle on which the cradle rotates. The strip is fed by the rollers C, and passes through a hollow guiding-arm F round a drum H on the twisting-cradle, and thence through the fixed hollow spindle to the drum O. A pivoted guide-arm X is oscillated by a worm Z to distribute the coiled strip on the drum. The worm shaft a is driven by an eccentric on the drum shaft.
Patent GB-189826709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnace Grates.
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 26,709. Abel, C. D., [Pollitzer & Co.]. Dec. 17. Firebars and grates.-The bars are constructed to rest on a series of perforated tubes B to which air, steam, or water are supplied. Each bar has a series of wedge-shaped lugs a, a, on one side, the sharp edges of some of which come over the perforations in the tubes to break up the issuing jets of air or steam. The tubes may be horizontal as shown in Fig. 1, or inclined, as shown in Fig. 5. In the latter case, the bars are constructed to form a stepped grate. They are connected at back and front to chambers into one of which a forced blast may be delivered. These chambers are fitted with doors for cleaning purposes. When water is supplied to the tubes, it may either be evaporated therein or trickle out through the perforations to cool the grate. The bars may be arranged parallel to the supporting-tubes, as shown in cross-section in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-189827225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water Tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: TINKER JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 27,225. Tinker, J. J., and Fawcus, W. P. J. Dec. 24. Steam-generator furnaces.-Relates to water-tube boilers with inclined tubes. An angled firebrick partition k, l directs the course of the furnace gases which issue from the downwardly-inclined short flue i. To facilitate cleaning and repairs, the furnace may be removable.
Patent GB-189902653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiplying Gear applicable to Cycles, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: BILES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 2653. Biles, W. Feb. 6. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a multiplying- gear, described and shown in connection with a bicycle, but stated to be applicable also for motor vehicles. Upon a stud clamped in a forked bracket 8, fixed to the frame 6, is mounted a double toothed wheel 11, 12 engaging with a wheel 5, secured to the boss of the crank 3, and with a wheel 16 secured to the chain or other gearwheel 17 which runs loose on the axle. The double wheel may run upon ball bearings.
Patent GB-189906685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Voltaic Cells.
Inventor: HEINRICH RICHARD OTTO ALBERT
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6685. Heinrich, R. O. A. March 28. Primary batteries. -Relates to H- shaped cells A in each of which is a liquid electrode E and a common electrolyte A<1>. The invention consists in constructing the diaphragms which separate the electrodes from the electrolyte of two perforated d i s c s B, C, either made in one with, or fixed on, a vent tube D. The lower disc C is preferably funnel-shaped. The space between the discs B, 0 is packed with a porous material F, such as asbestos. The tubes D serve as vents for the air in the bottom of the tubes A when fitting the cells up. After the electrolyte has been filled into the cells, they are closed by a layer P of paraffin, a piece of cork J, and a hot sealing-mixture S.
Patent GB-189907191-A (GB)
Title: Method and Construction for Reducing Friction Between the Surfaces of Ships and the Water.
Inventor: LINDEMANN EDUARD
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7191. Lindemann, E. April 5. Lubricating ships and boats. - Relates to the reduction of the stem friction of ships and boats by introducing a layer of air between the hull and the water. On each side of the vessel, from stern to stem is secured a series of overlapping plates of parabolic form in cross-section These plates extend from the keel to the bulwarks, and above the load line are in contact, while below it they are slightly apart. Above the water they are at some distance from the vessel as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, so that an air chamber k is formed, open towards the bow. The forward movement of the vessel forces air into this chamber, while air escapes under the water between the plates and acts as a lubricant.
Patent GB-189908285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Firelighters and in Means for Making the same.
Inventor: NICOLAS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 8285. Nicolas, E. April 20. Moulding firelighters.- A framework firelighter is made by arranging longitudinal clips or sticks in the angular spaces of two moulded end pieces, which are shaped like a cross, placing a fuze or igniting- mass within the space between the sticks and end pieces, and finally binding the whole together with twine or wire. The end pieces, which may be composed of a mixture of sawdust, resin, and coal or wood tar, are moulded by means of a screw press provided with cross-shaped blocks e, carried by the head f, and corresponding moulds formed in a plate h which is provided with a sliding plate i. After a moulding operation, the plate i is withdrawn, and the moulded blocks fall from the press, or into a space, beneath the plate h, whence they are pushed by means of the plate i.
Patent GB-189909027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ignition-apparatus for Explosion-motors.
Inventor: DAIMLER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 9027. Daimler, G. April 29. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Electric sparking- terminals D are placed in a chamber . B communicating by a port C with the cylinder A.
Patent GB-189910013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Metal Strip for Button Making and other Purposes.
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,013. Wilkinson, W. May 12. Utilizing waste metal tubing.-Metal strips to be employed in the manufacture of buttons, eyelets, &c. are formed by cutting open disused boiler or other tubes, and reducing the divided tube to a flat strip of the desired size by rolling. Or the tube may be drawn to the desired diameter and gauge before slitting. The slitting may be effected by a cutter A, Fig. 1, on a mandrel B, which is drawn through the tube C while placed against the die-plate D of a draw-bench. Or two cutting- rollers F, F<1>, Fig. 3, on the head E<1> of a mandrel E may be used to cut and open the tube. The tube is annealed and pickled or otherwise cleaned after slitting.
Patent GB-189913304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Tablets, Show Cards and the like.
Inventor: LOCKETT WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,304. Lockett, W. J., [trading as Cash & Clare]. June 27. Ornamenting.- Tablets and the like of cardboard or other material are treated at the edges to give them the appearance of being framed. Incisions c are made at the corners, and the edges bare scored, creased, or embossed until they are brought to meet at the corners, and are then secured by corner pieces d of cloth or the like. The edges may be bent into any of several shapes.
Patent GB-189914611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screens or Separators for Use in Threshing Machines.
Inventor: HIXSON FRANK
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 14,611. Hixson, F. Jan. 12, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Thrashing-machines. -Relates to the construction nf screens or separators for use in thrashing- machines. The screen is composed of a number of corrugated slats 7, separately mounted on shafts having cracked porti ns 6, 6, all connected to a bar 10 operated by a crank 11 on a rock-shaft 9. An adjusting-lever 8 on the shaft 9 is so secured that the angle of the slats 7, and consequently the size of the spaces between them, can be adjusted. A blast of air is directed through the screen from beneath, and carries away the straws and light portions on the raised parts of the corrugations, while the grain falls thruugh the spaces between the slats.
Patent GB-189916223-A (GB)
Title: Machines for Printing an Indefinite Number of Colours by Means of a Single Printing Plate.
Inventor: TIXIDRE CLAUDIUS
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 16,223. Tixidre, C. Aug. 9. Inking-rollers, making, for a machine for printing in colours. White metal is cast on the inking- cylinders by securing a piece of perforated metal T, Fig. 13, to rings b, covering the sides and bottom with strips of felt, placing a suitablyshaped mould against the front of the plate, and then introducing heated irons into the holes M. After removing the metal band and the felt, the material is rolled in contact with the partly coloured printing-cylinder, and is then engraved so as to apply colour at the required parts. Insufficient relief in any part of the engraving may be remedied by heating the cylinder and hollowing where required with a white-hot knife or soldering-iron. The cylinders may in some cases be made of paper pulp, instead of being faced with white metal.
Patent GB-189918074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Poles for Use in Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Wagons.
Inventor: MCKENNA WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 1 8 , 0 7 4 . Mc- Kenna, W. J. Sept. 7. Coupling, hand poles for. - The coupling- pole A contains batteries a which supply current through the switch c for the electric lamp B, which is placed in the cage D formed with the hook D'. In a modification, in which the hook is separate from the pole cap, plates of celluloid, glass, mica, or the like, coloured red, green, or otherwise, are mounted in sliding or rotating frames to show danger or other signals through the apertures D<1> in the cage D.